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Snowmobile accident takes life of New Jersey man

Town of Harrietstown Franklin County Snowmobile Accident: On Feb. 1 at 2:20 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch called NYS Forest Ranger Adams about a snowmobile accident near McCauley Pond. Ranger Adams was on snowmobile patrol and reached the scene with Ranger O’Connor at 2:45 p.m. Saranac Lake Rescue and Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department were assisting the […]

Trump tariffs would hit New Yorkers’ energy costs first, Canadian diplomat warns

Click here for the NCPR story 

Democrats choose farmer Blake Gendebien for NY-21 special election

Farmer hopes to succeed Elise Stefanik  Click here for the NCPR story 

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they pledge to boost border enforcement

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Upstate NY county is in top 5 statewide for violent crime; search data for all of state

Click here for the Syracuse.com story  Clinton County  Population 78661 Crime count 1,321 Crime rate 1,679.4 Crime rate change +16.94 % Violent crime count 148 Violent crime rate 188.1 Violent crime rate change +1.79 % Property crime count 1,173 Property crime rate 1,491.2 Property crime rate change +19.17 % Firearm crime count 11 Firearm crime […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones, Chair of the Task Force on United States-Canada Relations: Statement on the Imposition of U.S. Tariffs on Canada

                “I am hearing from several North Country businesses, local officials, and consumers who are extremely nervous about the impending tariffs on Canada. The decision to move forward with the broad 25% tariff on Canadian goods will be highly detrimental to consumers and manufacturers in the North Country. Our area transportation equipment companies will be […]

Dan Stec reacts to Democrats delaying special election

The Albany Times-Union reports that New York’s Democrats are considering pushing back the date of a special election to fill Elise Stefanik’s congressional seat when she leaves to be ambassador to the United Nations. State Senator Dan Stec, who declared his candidacy for the seat in Congress, issued this statement. “Since Democrats assumed full control […]

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Social Media is not social anymore

By Ellenburg Center 10th Grader Clara Parsons  Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Rep. Elise Stefanik visits Plattsburgh as part of Upstate NY farewell tour

Stefanik has been nominated to serve as the US Ambassador to the United Nations for the Trump administration Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Upper Saranac Foundation appoints first-ever executive director

Longtime lake manager Guy Middleton steps into leadership role UPPER SARANAC—The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) Board of Directors has announced Guy Middleton’s promotion to executive director, effective Jan. 1. Middleton, who has served as USF’s lake manager since 2001, will now lead all aspects of the Foundation’s operations. This marks introducing the executive director role […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 5, 2025  

Pulled Pork  Macaroni & Cheese Vegetable  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

Peru JCEO outreach has larger space at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

An important resource for local residents Click here for the Sun Community News story 

North Country Chamber: U.S. tariffs on Canada are binationally harmful

See the list of local industries that will be adversely affected  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Who is stealing money from these Jefferson County emergency groups?

The Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad and Chaumont Volunteer Fire Department alleges that two people who have worked or volunteered in those organizations have stolen around $500,000. Click here for the NCPR story 

Scammer takes over local historian’s Facebook page – BEWARE

At this time, please DO NOT enter Rod Bigelow’s Facebook page and BE AWARE of scammers. Many people know Rod Bigelow as a Dannemora historian, co-author of the book Dannemora, and President of The Bigelow Society. Unfortunately, a scammer took over his Facebook page, removing important Dannerora history and personal information. The scammer is saying […]

Plattsburgh YMCA’s capital campaign bolstered with $100K pledge

Former resident Gus Rietsema makes generous pledge to New YMCA Click here for the Sun Community News story 

State awards $55M for emergency communications systems

Clinton County Awarded $790,040  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Vermontville man succumbs to injuries in Route 3 crash

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Life Long Learning Series begins – Talks are free and open to the public

First subject: “The Digital Dollar Debate” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Judge orders woman facing charges related to fatal border patrol shooting held in custody as investigation sprawls

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem makes surprise visit to Vermont following shooting of border patrol agent

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On The Brink 2025 – An Art Exhibition Featuring Strand Center Staff, Board, Techs and Teachers

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – January 30, 2025) When Strand Center for the Arts employees are not on the clock, they are making their own artwork. To celebrate the talents of those who work hard to maintain Plattsburgh’s cultural hub, Strand Center for the Arts is scheduled to host “On The Brink 2025,” an art exhibition featuring […]

Clinton Community College Men’s Basketball February 2025 Game Schedule

Saturday, February 1 @ 3pm – HOME vs SUNY Broome Community College Sunday, February 2 @ 2pm – HOME vs Tompkins Cortland Community College Tuesday, February 4 @ 6pm – HOME vs Fulton-Montgomery Community College Saturday, February 8 @ 1pm – HOME vs SUNY Adirondack Monday, February 10 @ 6pm – AWAY vs Hudson Valley […]

Celebrating 50 Years of The Corner Stone Bookshop!

Article courtesy of the North Country Chamber of Commerce  Congratulations to The Corner Stone Bookshop on reaching an incredible 50 years in Downtown Plattsburgh! Since Nancy Duniho opened the shop in 1975, it has remained a cherished haven for book lovers, with each owner carrying forward its legacy. Garry Douglas was pleased to stop by […]